The Twelve Days of Christmas by Bob Chilcott. For SATB choir and piano(s) & percussion/orchestra ([2(1piccolo, 2 flutes), 2, 2, 2 -2, 2, 3, 0], timpani, 2 percussionists (1=bongos, woodblock, drum kit, glockenspiel, tambourine, triangle; 2=hi hat, glockenspiel, triangle, suspended cymbal, side drum), harp, strings). Piano. Pieces & Studies. Piano duet accompaniment part. 52 pages. Duration 10'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193433311).
ISBN 9780193433311. Pieces & Studies. 12 x 8 inches.
For SATB with one piano (with or without 1 or 2 percussion players), or two pianos (with or without 1 or 2 percussion players), or orchestra This work is classic Chilcott - vibrant, fresh, and great fun. It is an exuberant setting of the well-known carol in which the 'five gold rings' refrain is re-written to appear in an array of guises: gentle soprano solo, swinging barbershop quartet, hard funk, and rock gospel style. This version is for an SATB choir but retains the flexibility to include 'guest' performers. Even the audience can join in! Percussion parts and the original accompaniment for piano duet are on sale.

Winter (from The Four Seasons). By Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Arranged by Brian Slawson. Percussion Ensemble. For 2 glockenspiels, crotales, chimes, vibraphone, 3 small marimbas (4-octave), 5-octave marimba (low C), 32" timpani drum, high and low sleigh bells (10 players). Medium. Score and parts on CD-ROM. 16 pages. Duration 3'30". Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE-27).
Antonio Vivaldi is well-known as the Baroque composer of one of the most famous string pieces in history, The Four Seasons. Written in his distinctive style, Winter features melodies often broken into small phrases with forceful, syncopated rhythms, making it a perfect subject for percussion adaptation. This arrangement for Winter has been heard worldwide on the popular CD, Bach on Wood which helped garner Brian Slawson a Grammy nomination of "Best New Classical Artist." This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-Rom containing an audio recording and all individual parts available for printing.

There Once Was a Man and I Have a Secret by Norma S. Anderson. For unison/2-part choir (with optional glockenspiel). Sacred Anthem: Advent. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA576).
This set of two short companion pieces will be welcomed by directors of very young choristers. One is antiphonal with the choir echoing a leader or a small group of singers. Keyboard accompaniment with optional bells or glockenspiel.

El Paso Waltz. (for mallet quartet). By Brian Slawson. Mallet Quartet. For glockenspiel, vibraphone, small marimba (4 octave), 4.3 octave marimba (low A). NOTE: If two marimbas aren't available, both marimba parts may be played by sharing one 4.3 octave (low A) marimba (4 players). Easy. Score and parts on CD-ROM. 8 pages. Duration 3'00". Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE-32).
El Paso Waltz is written for beginning mallet ensembles so that each student in the quartet provides a specific function. The vibraphone carries the melody. One of the marimba players outlines the chords while the other supplies the bass. The glockenspiel, as is the case in a variety of settings, brings color to the arrangement. If performed in a pleasant, light-hearted way, El Paso Waltz should demonstrate a carnival-like quality. This piece helps young players develop tremolo sensitivity, as well as to encourage eye-contact, body language, and musical communication during slower tempos. This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-Rom containing an audio recording and all individual parts available for printing.

The Moon of Winter arranged by Vince Gassi. Orchestra. For strings w/ vln 3 and glockenspiel. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Christmas; Folk; Sacred; Winter. Grade 3. 76 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.35917).
"The Huron Carol" is Canada's oldest Christmas carol written in 1643 by Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary. The melody is from a traditional French folk song, "Une Jeune Pucelle" (A Young Maid). Intended as a gift and teaching aid to the Huron people, Brébeuf wrote the lyrics in their native language. The Moon of Winter is a powerful and moving adaptation of this carol for strings that will enhance your next Christmas concert, adding a sense of reverence and honor.

Up Front Etudes by Jim Ancona. Pit Percussion. For marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, glockenspiel, shaker, drumset, triangle, shekere, crash cymbals, snare drum, tambourine,. Collection. Six works of liberation for the front ensemble. Easy to Advanced. Collection. 48 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPB-10).
Not long ago, Tapspace released "Up Front" - the world's most definitive resource for the modern pit. "Up Front Etudes" is the next step of the journey. It breaks the monotony of traditional scales and pit exercises with six cool mini-compositions designed to add spice and variety to your front ensemble training program. Jim Ancona, percussion caption head for the 7-time world champion Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, has created this warm-up repertoire for students and instructors alike. The pieces are technically focused and diverse enough to provide a realistic way to hone any ensemble's musical skills. Also included is a CD-ROM containing printable individual parts for each composition as well as reference recordings which are supplied at a variety of tempos with click tracks to use for practice and development of each etude. With Up Front and Up Front Etudes, you'll have the right musical tools for the job from the top minds in the activity. And your pit will have a warm-up program they actually look forward to!

Pieces of Eight by David Reeves. Mallet Ensemble. For Glockenspiel, crotales, 3 vibraphones, 3 marimbas (low A), 5 timpani (8 players). Concert Percussion Ensembles. Advanced. Score and parts. 28 pages. Duration 7'00". Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE-03).
"Pieces of Eight" is a minimalist piece for eight percussionists on pitched instruments. David Reeves has masterfully captured a spiritual essence which evokes emotion in both performers and listeners alike. Some sections are written in strict meter, while other phrases are left to the discretion of the conductor or performers, ensuring a different experience with each performance.

Stormbreak. (for percussion octet (and optional wind ensemble)). By Jim Casella. Percussion Ensemble & Optional Wind Ensemble. For glockenspiel, xylophone, chimes, 4 timpani, bongos, congas, rainstick, vibra slap, suspended cymbal, woodblock, finger cymbal, snare drum, brake drum, hihat, ocean drum, 4 concert toms, cowbell, shaker, splash cymbal, china cymbal, tambourine, triangle, b (8 players). Medium-Easy. Score and parts on CD-ROM. 32 pages. Duration 3'30". Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCE-33).
Stormbreak was written by Jim Casella for young/intermediate ensembles as a sort of sequel to Technology - another moderately simple piece for percussion octet by Casella that has since become quite popular. Opening with nature-effect sounds, the storm breaks into a rhythmic "tip of the hat" to Technology on the rim of the snare drum. As rhythmic layers add in, the syncopated motive of Stormbreak becomes clear and continues to drive the piece throughout. Certain parts can be more challenging than others, and syncopation is above the average beginner level. However, numerous repeat bars are used, as the primary goal is to develop players' ability to understand how their parts "groove" and interact within the mix of their fellow groove-playing compadres. For more advanced players in the ensemble, solo sections are included which feature timpani, snare drum, and concert toms. Stormbreak can stand alone as a percussion octet, but it also comes with the option of being played by a full wind ensemble. During wind ensemble concerts, the percussion section can sometimes be relegated to the back. So this option acts as something of a percussion ensemble "feature" that can be programmed into wind ensemble concerts. This piece comes with a full, bound folio containing a full score with wind ensemble, and a separate score for percussion ensemble only. Also included is a CD-Rom containing reference audio recordings and all individual parts available for printing.